- Technology
- Belt filter presses
- Features
- High pressure
- Medium pressure
- Fixed / mobile
- Fixed
ANDRITZ SME-Q and SMX-Q belt presses are low-profile machines for dewatering municipal and industrial sludge, designed for high dry solids and throughput. Modular roll configuration allows 7, 8, or 12 rolls. Wide gravity zone and camber wedge support efficient flow and gradual pressure increase. Installation costs are reduced by eliminating platforms.
Belt press for sludge dewatering with modular roll options
Low-profile design at 152cm
Flexible roll configuration (7, 8, or 12 rolls) without frame changes
Wide gravity zone for efficient processing without extra thickening equipment
Optimised camber wedge for gradual pressure increase a
Low energy use and reduced polymer consumption
Improved operator safety with all maintenance points at ground level
Applications
Thickening and dewatering of municipal and industrial sludge
Pulp and paper sludge
Manure and biogas applications
Slaughterhouse and chemical sludge
Specification
SME - Q |
SMX - Q |
|
|---|---|---|
Number of active rolls |
7 |
8 or 12 |
Camber wedge |
x |
x |
Low profile |
x |
x |
Dryness performances |
+ |
++ |
Capacity |
+ |
++ |
Stainless steel frame |
x |
x |
Open frame design |
x |
x |
Extra long thickening zone |
x |
x |
Gradual, optimised pressure increase |
x |
x |
Spray pipes with cleaning brush for fast cleaning |
x |
x |
Standard row of plows |
5 |
8 |
Footprint |
++ |
+ |
Filtrate trays separated to re-use filtrate from thickening zone as wash water |
Not available |
Standard |
Dimensions
Overall height 152cm
Options and variations
7, 8, or 12 roll configurations
Performance
Up to 50% higher throughput than comparable machines
Lowest residual moisture due to extended dewatering area
Maintenance
All maintenance points accessible at ground level




